FOUNTAIN SQUARE, BB9 6EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB9 6EJ

FOUNTAIN SQUARE, BB9 6EJ, Pendle has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This BB9 6EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB9 postcode area, which has experienced 461 crimes and a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB9 6EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB9 6EJ, encompassing approximately 1901 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB9 6EJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Portland Street with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 2

FOUNTAIN SQUARE, BB9 6EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.36-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences24.21-33.33%
Burglary11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.52160.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.84-25.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Other theft21.050.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.63-55.56%
Burglary12.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.63-25.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.15300.00%
Shoplifting22.100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.63-60.00%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.63-77.78%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-80.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.52350.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.63100.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.63-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.78133.33%
Other theft23.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.68-25.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.63-20.00%
Public order22.10100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.890.00%
Burglary32.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB9 6EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Portland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Mill Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fountain Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Oaklands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Highfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Camden Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Romney Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1